Brazil's Government Deploys Full Military To Welcome Tinubu, Photos, Viral Video Emerge
- Brazil accorded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu full military honours at the Planalto Palace in Brasília, hosted by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
- Tinubu’s aide, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the elaborate reception in a post on X, sharing photos of the ceremony
- Images and a viral video of the event trended online, seen as a sign of Brazil’s intent to deepen ties with Nigeria in trade, energy, and defence
Brasília, Brazil - Brazil on Monday, August 25, accorded Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, full military honours at the Planalto Palace in Brasília.
The elaborate ceremony featured Brazil’s military contingent as part of the official welcome.
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Tinubu’s arrival was hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, marking the start of a high-level engagement between the two countries.
Presidential aide confirms reception
Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the ceremony in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter).
“More photos of the official reception for President Tinubu at the Planalto Palace in Brasília, Monday, August 25, 2025. Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva welcomed President Bola Tinubu with full military honours,” Onanuga wrote.
Images and videos trend online
Photos and a viral video of the ceremony quickly circulated online, drawing attention to the grandeur of the Brazilian military parade and the warm handshake between the two leaders.
The event has been widely interpreted as a signal of Brazil’s intent to strengthen bilateral ties with Nigeria, particularly in trade, energy, and defence cooperation.
Speech of Tinubu at Brazil after signing MoUs
President Bola Tinubu has addressed the business communities and ministers at Palácio do Planalto, the capital of Brazil, during his two-day visit to the South American country.
In his address, President Tinubu expressed regret that Nigeria and Brazil should have been doing what he had come to do long before now. The president then commended the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
“More photos of the official reception for President Tinubu at the Planalto Palace in Brasília, Monday, August 25, 2025. Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva welcomed President Bola Tinubu with full military honours.”
Photos and a viral video of the ceremony quickly circulated online, drawing attention to the grandeur of the Brazilian military parade and the warm handshake between the two leaders.
Tinubu meets top US official in France
Previously, Legit.ng reported President Bola Tinubu held a meeting with the United States (US) State Department's senior advisor, Massad Boulos in Paris, France.
The US Mission Nigeria shared the update on Friday, April 11, via its verified X (formerly known as Twitter) page with accompanying pictures of Messrs Tinubu and Boulos.
During the meeting, on Thursday, April 10, President Tinubu and the US official discussed regional security, including working together with partners to build a durable peace in eastern DR Congo. Tinubu is the chairman of the authority of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) heads of state and government. The two men also discussed expanding opportunities for economic cooperation throughout Africa.
Source: Legit.ng
